Antique Kirman Persian Medallion Light Blue Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB8899 12'5" × 20'6" $65,000

This antique Persian Kirman rug, hand-knotted in wool around 1900, reflects the refined weaving tradition of southeastern Persia at the turn of the century. Its formal medallion composition has the poised symmetry and decorative authority associated with classic Kirman carpets.

A light blue field gives the design an airy, luminous quality, allowing the cream, dusty pink, sage, and warm beige ornament to read with unusual softness. At the center, a layered crest unfolds in scrolling floral forms, while the surrounding ground is filled with finely worked botanical detail and mirrored corner reserves that keep the composition balanced.

A pronounced border system completes the rug, led by a dark floral vine outer band that adds contrast and visual weight. Narrower inner borders in softer tones temper the composition and echo the field’s palette, creating a harmonious frame. The result is elegant rather than rigid, a Kirman Persian rug well suited to interiors that call for pattern, history, and quiet color depth.

A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug exemplifies superior artistry, historic character, and timeless sophistication. DLB is internationally recognized for offering exceptional antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs of remarkable quality and provenance.